Ryu Ga Gotoku (Yakuza) 15th anniversary stream on December 8th

[Cordy]

Yeah, it would be almost impossible to justify Kiryu and Majima meeting and then completely forgetting each other before Yakuza 1 happens.

It'd be better to just tell an entirely new story with new characters vs. trying to contrive excuses for THESE TWO characters to have another huge adventure and come into contact and then forget each other before the events of the first game. Kiryu's card has been punched clean, you could theoretically tell a solo Majima story, but it would be tough.

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If they do go that route then they shouldn't meet up and instead have their own stories that don't really tie into the other's as 0 did. With Kiryu they can do some Yumi friendship stuff since she wasn't in 0. Say she gets caught up with someone bad, who knows. With Majima, they can do a good amount with him. His change in 0 was dope at the end but he had a lot to do in between that and 1.

 

[MYeager]

I really don't know what's up with RGG Studio and Akiyama. It feels like they don't like him very much? Yet bizarrely, he's the only core-Yakuza-cast member to have a meaningful appearance in Kiryu's last game - even MAJIMA didn't show up outside of dream sequences.

Like I know there was some drama surrounding Hana's actress, though I can't remember what it was. But why would that extend to Akiyama being slowly given less and less screen time?

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The studio used her for Dead Souls and Ishin after the 'scandal' (she was supposedly fired from her label for sleeping with bandmates) and she's done a bunch of VA work since so I hope they don't still have beef. Even so it's not like they haven't just swapped out troubled actors in the past of the series.

Seems like the voice actor for Akiyama is maybe just super busy? It's a shame for whatever reason, one of my favorite characters and the one I want a spin off on the most.

 

[Akumatica]

Not including the Super Monkey Ball series (or their work on the localized versions of the following game), the longest the Ryu Ga Gotoku team has gone between releases is 15 months.
Yakuza 1 - Dec. 2005
Yakuza 2 - Dec. 2006
Yakuza Kenzan! - Mar. 2008
Yakuza 3 - Feb. 2009
Yakuza 4 - Mar. 2010
Yakuza: Dead Souls - June. 2011
Binary Domain - Feb 2012
Yakuza 5 - Dec. 2012
Yakuza 1&2 HD Aug. 2013
Yakuza Ishin! - Feb. 2014
Yakuza 0 - Mar. 2015
Yakuza Kiwami - Jan. 2016
Yakuza 6 - Dec. 2016
Yakuza Kiwami 2 - Dec. 2017
Fist of the Northstar: Lost Paradise - Mar. 2018
Yakuza 3 Remaster - Aug. 2018
Judgment - Dec. 2018
Yakuza 4 Remaster - Jan 2019
Yakuza 5 Remaster - June 2019
Yakuza 7 - Jan. 2020

Hopefully the next entry is revealed on the 8th and comes out 1st half 2021 in Japan, but Covid might have slowed them down which will be entirely understandable.

 

[shadowman16]

but Covid might have slowed them down which will be entirely understandable.

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There's no might about it. They straight up said they stopped working for a period of time while they adjusted to the whole work from home situation - it was an interview mainly talking about RGG Online but there's no way it didn't impact other game dev as well.

 

[Akumatica]

10 hours away.

 

[shadowman16]

Im interested to check out the stream to see what does (or more likely - doesn't) get shown. Probably worth stating again for the new page that the chances of any non Japanese centric news (that's localisations and PC ports) is slim to none. Should something get shown, it'll more than likely be a brand new game or at least a newly revealed remake (and I really hope its not a remake)

 

[Zonic]

Prediction: they remake 0 or Kiwami to be a RPG similar to Like a Dragon. Or i dunno Judge Like a Dragon's Eyes

 

[Sargerus]

Yakuza 0-2
Yakuza 3/4/5/6 and Judgment PC announcement
Ishin Remaster global release

DO IT Nagoshi

 

[Lemony1984]

It's time for Yakuza 0-2

 

[flashman92]

Their next game will be a sequel to Segagaga. The last boss will be getting a project approved by Nagoshi.

 

[Deleted member 16876]

Judgment 2 please

Prediction: they remake 0 or Kiwami to be a RPG similar to Like a Dragon. Or i dunno Judge Like a Dragon's Eyes

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Why tho?

 

[Thanathorn]

3-6 and judgement on PC and Xbox as well as a teaser for the next yakuza game. Please.

 

[PlanetSmasher]

Prediction: they remake 0 or Kiwami to be a RPG similar to Like a Dragon. Or i dunno Judge Like a Dragon's Eyes

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I doubt it. The turn-based mechnanics are diegetic to Ichiban, not Kiryu.

 

[TheZynster]

I want isshin so badly for the west. Need more samurais in my life!

 

[Prelude]

Surely they'll finally announce the PC collection on a japanese only anniversary stream.

 

[wastingmyyouth]

Judgment 2 for mid-2021, with Yakuza 8 (RPG-style) to follow in 2022. Plz.

But seriously, RGG Studios output efficiency is insane. Their re-use of modular assets is outstanding.

 

[lucablight]

Yakuza 8 switch exclusive. Details coming on April 1st 2021.

 

[PlanetSmasher]

Yakuza 8 switch exclusive. Details coming on April 1st 2021.

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It'd be pretty hilarious if they did that, because they've already shown a complete lack of understanding of how to manage a fanbase this year. That would just be further proof of that.

 

[demi]

A fixed version of Judgment that removes the Keihin Gang and the terrible HP Loss mechanic

 

[Uzupedro]

Yakuza 8 switch exclusive. Details coming on April 1st 2021.

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This place would implode lmao.

 

[Mandos]

It'd be pretty hilarious if they did that, because they've already shown a complete lack of understanding of how to manage a fanbase this year. That would just be further proof of that.

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I could see some switch ports happen, I'd totally buy 7 on switch and Jrpg's do sell tons there

 

[Zoph]

Yakuza 7 is fucking amazing but I'd like Judgment 2 sooner than Y8. As much as I love the JRPG gameplay there's still a place for the classic brawler mechanics.

 

[PlanetSmasher]

I could see some switch ports happen, I'd totally buy 7 on switch and Jrpg's do sell tons there

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I could see a port or two but I don't see the entire franchise pivoting to Switch when they've put as much effort into spreading it to PC and Xbox in the past year as they have.

 

[purseowner]

Im interested to check out the stream to see what does (or more likely - doesn't) get shown. Probably worth stating again for the new page that the chances of any non Japanese centric news (that's localisations and PC ports) is slim to none. Should something get shown, it'll more than likely be a brand new game or at least a newly revealed remake (and I really hope its not a remake)

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Indeed, but if it's anything like recent years they will nod to the West and announce that a localisation will happen when announcing a new project.

Excited for this.

 

[Deleted member 16876]

I could see some switch ports happen, I'd totally buy 7 on switch and Jrpg's do sell tons there

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If there is anything coming to the switch it would be Yakuza 0-5 and the samurai games.

Very low chance of the dragon engine games coming to the switch.

 

[Moon Parade]

It would be nice to see the series gaps plugged for the Xbox and PC users, which honestly doesn't seem that unreasonable. As a series fan on the Sony side, it's great seeing new fans come to the franchise, and I want them to have that full-experience too.

I suspect some of that is down to a case of pacing those releases for a new audience, because the schedule since Zero made the breakthrough has been pretty wild.

Also, more 'Ryu Ga Gotaku Studio' stickers in the game boxes please; it's a nice touch!

 

[purseowner]

If there is anything coming to the switch it would be Yakuza 0-5 and the samurai games.

Very low chance of the dragon engine games coming to the switch.

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That would leave a Kiwami 2 shaped hole.

I can see 0 and Kiwami coming at the tail end of the Switch's life to test the waters.

 

[purseowner]

Edit: Poor internet leads to accidental double post, news at 11

 

[Deleted member 16876]

That would leave a Kiwami 2 shaped hole.

I can see 0 and Kiwami coming at the tail end of the Switch's life to test the waters.

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I guess they can port the original but you do have a fair point.

 

[Aswitch]

3-6 and judgement on PC and Xbox as well as a teaser for the next yakuza game. Please.

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This please and maybe..just maybe...Switch remasters of the PSP games. Probably a western collection of the Kenzan/ishin games.

....Please go back to em up Yakuza.

 

[Iichter]

I want the whole series on PC now, it's frustrating to have Y7 before all the others.

 

[Rainy]

I mean if it's a new game, the most likely thing would be Judgement 2 right? It's too early for Yakuza 8 I presume.

 

[.exe]

Yakuza 3-6 & Judgment on PC, come on! And maybe give them more... time/resources to optimize? That'd be nice.

Also, a patch for Kiwami 2 to make Kiryu's eyes less bug-like by actually making his irises visible. Please and thanks! It's been bothering me a lot :(

 

[PlanetSmasher]

3-6 and judgement on PC and Xbox as well as a teaser for the next yakuza game. Please.

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They're not going to talk about a bunch of Xbox ports at a Japanese event.

 

[CannonFodder52]

Hmm, I think I'll be waking up extra early to try and catch this.

 

[Exile In Mudville]

Willing an full-throated New Japan Pro Wrestling game in an RGG engine into existence, come on Nagoshi, make it happen, you know you wanna

 

[Desi]

Not including the Super Monkey Ball series (or their work on the localized versions of the following game), the longest the Ryu Ga Gotoku team has gone between releases is 15 months.

Binary Domain - Feb 2012


Hopefully the next entry is revealed on the 8th and comes out 1st half 2021 in Japan, but Covid might have slowed them down which will be entirely understandable.

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yo they made Binary Domain! Wow explains a lot.

 

[Sandfox]

I wonder what they will do with Yakuza 8. For 7 they've only really had Japanese feedback until a few weeks ago and it's the lowest selling entry there.

 

[CannonFodder52]

I'd be hyped for a new historical setting RGG game.
We got one at the launch of the PS3 and one near the launch of the PS4. No one would complain about that trend continuing.

Although, it does feel like we've had a scattershot of so many new protagonists after Yakuza 6, Yagami, Kenshiro and Ichiban. I wouldn't mind a game that just follows up and further develops on one of these new characters.

 

[LAM09]

I'm expecting Judgment 2, but I'd like a surprise (Kenzan remaster or new Samurai spin off).

 

[ZeroX]

still expecting absolutely nothing out of this

IIRC Judgment isn't considered a Yakuza title by the devs? I don't think I'd expect Judgment 2 news but I would love to be wrong

We got one at the launch of the PS3 and one near the launch of the PS4. No one would complain about that trend continuing.

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I mean those are the only ones that don't make it West, so I don't know if I would be psyched about it lol

of course times are different and it probably would see release here

 

[Tatsu91]

I doubt it. The turn-based mechnanics are diegetic to Ichiban, not Kiryu.

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I think they may have ichiban be the MC who does turn based. If kiryu comes back ever it won't be but i actually like the idea the fights are different depending on the MC. like thats how they see the fights.

 

[UshiromiyaEva]

Remaster of Ishin would be tight but I'm going to hold out on the fringe hope that Lost Paradise 2 could happen. There's still so much material they could work with that they barely glanced with the first one

 

[Garmonbozia]

Is there any chance of Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise ever getting a PC port, or are there any rights quagmire that makes it stay only on PS4?

 

[Mechaplum]

Judgment 2 for the PS5 come on! I'm not ashamed to say that I like Yagami more than Kiryu...

 

[Deleted member 16876]

Remaster of Ishin would be tight but I'm going to hold out on the fringe hope that Lost Paradise 2 could happen. There's still so much material they could work with that they barely glanced with the first one

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Yeah I agree.

It would be even cooler if you can visit Kamurocho and see how it would look in FOTNS universe. Heck, add Majima and Saejima as characters and make them use crazy supernatrual moves. That would be an amazing cross over.

 

[Tohsaka]

Is there any chance of Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise ever getting a PC port, or are there any rights quagmire that makes it stay only on PS4?

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I dunno if they'd bother, it's probably low priority since 3-6 and Judgment aren't even on Steam still.

 

[CelticKennedy]

I would love "Yakuza: Before Zero"

1950s inspired by the Yakuza Papers - Battles Without Honor and Humanity.

Have Shintaro Kazama as the main character. It would be incredible.

 

[Tatsu91]

Remaster of Ishin would be tight but I'm going to hold out on the fringe hope that Lost Paradise 2 could happen. There's still so much material they could work with that they barely glanced with the first one

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i actually would like that Lost Paradise was great and still has so much potential left but i really hope they do listen to feedback as its the favorite spin off but the driving part was not really fun tbh

 

[Garmonbozia]

I dunno if they'd bother, it's probably low priority since 3-6 and Judgment aren't even on Steam still.

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I just want to atatata punks while listening to the original FOTNS OST that I modded it in :(

I would love "Yakuza: Before Zero"

1950s inspired by the Yakuza Papers - Battles Without Honor and Humanity.

Have Shintaro Kazama as the main character. It would be incredible.

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That could be pretty interesting but the grittiness and cynicism of "Battles" is pretty at odds with the sometimes melodrama, sometimes goofiness of the Yakuza series.